XiaoMi Mi3 users can now party with the latest update of Lollipop 5.0.2 as one can manually update the same. All thanks to the Cyanogen Mod team for coming out with this work around. With XiaoMi still not disclosing the date on by when this device will eb getting the 5.0 release, one can manually update the same with the help of some simple instructions. After checking out the list of quick pre requisites, let’s check out the detailed procedure which will help you update the device. This OS completely revamps your device with the stock look and won’t have the native look of XiaoMi. Except for the minor bugs, this update seems very stable and is recommended by us.
Note: Since this update is in the beta stage, this OS version comes with the handful of minor bugs with Bluetooth connectivity, NFC, camcorder and intermittent issues related to USB-OTG.
Quick Pre Requisites:
- All the data in your XiaoMi Mi 3 should be applied with the help of below mentioned steps and not with the automated tools as this update is still not released by XiaoMi officially.
- For applying this device, you need to have root access in your phone. To check on whether the device is rooted or not, download “Root Checker” app from Google PLAY Store. Enable USB Debugging option from Settings > Developer Options in your XiaoMi device. Also, install the latest version of “SuperSU” app from Google PLAY Store.
- Minimum battery left in your device should be at least 50%.
Disclaimer: Follow all the instructions mentioned in this article as if there is any damage caused due to not following instructions then we shall not be held liable or responsible. Just in case if you face any issues then we will try our level best to address the same.
Assuming that all the above mentioned instructions are completed, let’s proceed to the next step where we have summed up the detailed guide for manually updating the device.
Procedure to Update XiaoMi Mi 3 with Lollipop 5.0.2 Android OS:
- Download Cyanogen Mod 12 5.0.2 Lollipop Zip Package and Google Apps Package in your computer and place the same in your XiaoMi Mi3 device. Make sure that you remember the path of the placed files in your device in your SD Card.
- Turn off your device so that it can be entered in the recovery mode. Recovery mode in XiaoMi Mi3 can be entered by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together. If your device boots in the normal mode, you need to re-try entering the device in the recovery mode.
- Once the phone enters into CWM Recovery, select “full data wipe” and also “Wipe Data / Factory Reset” for clearing all the cache and data. Also, select “Wipe Cache Partition” from “advanced” option.
- After this, select “install zip from sd card” to select the Cyanogen Mod 12 5.0.2 Lollipop Zip Package and Google Apps Package files one after other and select ok with the help of Volume and Power buttons.
- It will take around 7- 8 minutes for applying the update and once done, you need to select “+++++Go Back+++++” and select Reboot System Now in the Recovery menu. Once the device is rebooted, navigate to “Settings > About phone” in your device to check the firmware version.
Note: If the device gets into the boot loop sequence or say gets stuck in the welcome screen, just long press the power button and re follow the above instructions so as to again follow the above mentioned instructions.
Do let us know in the comments section just in case if you face any issues in the comments section below.
